Careers

Join one of the most exciting tech-powered freight forwarders and define tomorrow’s supply chains, while you accelerate your career.
Valued colleagues

250+

Valued colleagues

Month apprenticeships

18

Month apprenticeships

Development options

100+

Development options

Great Place to Work

We want happy and fulfilled employees, because they are motivated and that is why we empower our people to have their voices heard. Their opinions are valued and we use their feedback to guide actions that match our words. Everyone, regardless of their position or service has the same opportunities to realise their ambitions and reach their potential at Metro. Join us and realise your potential.

Current vacancies

Accounts Payable Manager

On-site Full-time
Birmingham

Are you ready to take on a pivotal management role within a fast-paced, innovative logistics company? As our Accounts Payable Manager, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, driving efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and fostering vital relationships with stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to lead a core team, implement impactful process improvements, and influence the financial health of a successful business.

Future Talent Scheme

On-site Full time
Birmingham

Are you a future graduate looking to kick-start your career in the logistics and shipping industry?

Join our 18-month Graduate Programme to gain:

  • Hands-on experience in multiple departments
  • Comprehensive training and development
  • Real-world experience
  • Exposure to industry -leading practices
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals

Pricing Specialist – Air

On-site Full-time
Birmingham

We are actively seeking a driven and proactive individual who excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments. If you have experience in airfreight and possess the ability to build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers to effectively negotiate and confirm rates, we invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team.

Pricing Specialist – Ocean

On-site Full-time
Birmingham

We are actively seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual with expertise in ocean freight. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers to negotiate and confirm rates effectively. If you have the required experience and skills, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Transport Planner

On-site Full-time
Felixstowe

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong background in UK road freight to join our Transport team. You will work closely with internal teams, external suppliers and shipping lines to ensure the successful movement of goods across the country. If you have excellent communication skills, strong time management and organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you!

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Fast forward your career

If you want to develop your talent and build your skills, we are always looking for hard-working and ambitious individuals, who enjoy a challenge.

In the first instance, please send us your CV, together with a covering letter to cv@metroshipping.co.uk.

 

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Apprenticeships

Our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering career growth is exemplified through our longstanding tradition of apprenticeship programs, for aspiring individuals to develop and excel within our company.

We offer three diverse apprenticeship tracks designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in their chosen fields; Freight Forwarding & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain and IT Infrastructure/Front Line Service. Below are our current apprenticeship vacancies.

Level 3 - Birmingham

Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship

Start your career in freight forwarding with the International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship at Metro. Over the period of 18 months you will gain hands on experience within our operational departments where you will hone your skills and learn what it takes to move cargo all over the world.